India, Oz conduct naval exercise in Indian Ocean

New Delhi, September 23

The Indian and Australian navies on Wednesday began a two-day mega exercise in the Indian Ocean region that featured a range of complex naval manoeuvres, anti-aircraft drills and helicopter operations, officials said.

It is the first major military exercise by India and Australia after they elevated their ties to a comprehensive strategic partnership and signed a landmark deal for reciprocal access to military bases for logistics support in June. The Mutual Logistics Support Agreement allows militaries of the two countries to use each other's bases. — PTI